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ISU opens interactive exhibit of the Bayh family

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:28:17 -0400

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana - A new interactive display that documents the lives and accomplishments of Indiana's politically prominent Bayh family has opened at Indiana State University, the western Indiana school linked to several generations of the clan.

Flamboyant Texas swindler Billie Sol Estes dies

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:45:52 -0400

LUBBOCK, Texas - Billie Sol Estes' name was synonymous with Texas-sized schemes, greed and corruption.

Mississippi editorial roundup

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:19:58 -0400

Recent editorials from Mississippi newspapers:

Editorial: Chris Christie's surgery a pointless secret

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:51:02 -0400

An editorial /By Dale McFeatters - This week we learned that back on Feb. 16, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie secretly underwent lap-band stomach surgery to bring down his weight.

McConnell unveils measure to help coal industry

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:08:22 -0400

PIKEVILLE, Kentucky - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled legislation Monday aimed at forcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to expedite the process for coal companies seeking permits to open new mines.

Column: Playing politics with crisis is inevitable

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:31:26 -0400

WASHINGTON - Hours after the Boston Marathon bombings, President Barack Obama gave the standard presidential line following a tragedy: "On days like this there are no Republicans or Democrats - we are Americans, united in concern for our fellow citizens."

Cyr: North Korea's actions reminiscent of Cold War

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:54:32 -0400

By ARTHUR I. CYR - "Hitting a bullet with a bullet" aptly describes the challenge of missile defense. North Korea's threats underscore the importance of this technology.

Thomasson: Don't let bombings delay immigration reform

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:21:08 -0400

WASHINGTON - By DAN K. THOMASSON

Bush, Clinton speak on eve of library dedication

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:21:57 -0400

DALLAS - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush urged the nation to change its immigration and education systems to ensure a robust American economy in remarks Wednesday before the World Affairs Council in Dallas. A suburb away, former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered her first paid speech since leaving the helm of the State Department earlier this year.